Lufthansa Cargo’s Frankfurt Airport hub renovation begins

Construction work has now begun on Lufthansa Cargo’s €600m renovation project to modernise its cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport by 2030.

The construction work is being carried out in sections so that daily operations can continue undisturbed in the 330,000 m² Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC), one of the largest airfreight hubs in Europe.

During the current construction phase for the “LCCevo” project, Lufthansa Cargo is renovating or building new facilities on an area of around 55,000 m². One notable feature is the construction of a 42 m high-bay warehouse, which will be the second-highest building at Frankfurt Airport.

Since its opening in 1982, the LCC has been in continuous operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has played a central role in global airfreight traffic ever since. The modernisation programme includes the gradual renewal of all central functions by 2030, including cargo handling facilities, storage and conveyor technology, building technology, administrative buildings and IT systems. 

“Lufthansa Cargo enables global business and connects world markets in a more sustainable way. The ‘LCCevo’ project represents our drive for growth and excellence,” said Ashwin Bhat, chief executive of Lufthansa Cargo.

“In times of global tensions and changing customer demands, we need innovative solutions that meet our, our customers’ and society’s needs. This is only possible with a modern infrastructure. For our customers, we want to optimize efficiency and quality and make our service even faster and more seamless.

“For our employees, we want to create attractive and future-proof jobs for the next generations in our newly designed ‘Home of Cargo’. At the same time, ‘LCCevo’ underscores our strong ties to our home base and strengthens Frankfurt Airport’s role as a central cargo hub in Europe.”

“This investment by the Lufthansa Group is a clear commitment to the Frankfurt location and symbolizes our confidence in the long-term future of the airfreight business,” added Michael Niggemann, member of the executive board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG.

“This flagship project makes our cargo business at the Frankfurt hub fit for the future. It increases quality and efficiency for customers, creates sustainable jobs for our colleagues, and enables even more environmentally friendly ground processes. At the same time, we are making a significant contribution to the performance of airfreight in the heart of Europe and thus enabling global traffic for our economy.”